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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15

ssBuLY" WILLIAMS 10 BE MPRIsoNED FFTEEn
MoNTHs.-This morning, In the Police Court.
William. allas "Billy" Williams, arrested yester.
day morning at the house OF Mr.. James T. Crown,
In East washington, was charged with carrying =
pistol He pleaded guilty, and the court imposed
fine OF $50 or 80 days Under the law the ofncen
found 1t Impossible 70 charge the prisoner with
housebreakfng. He was, therefore, simply charged
with being q suspicious person, IL being alleged
"that he was known 70 be q notorious or proIes-
sional thief and burglar, and was arrested by ON
Ger Pearson, the said Williams having at the time
OF said arrest an unlawful purpose IN v1ew." To
this charge he pleaded not guilty, and said he
standing In the gate when arrested. Oficers owls
and Pearson testhed TO the arrest OF the prisoner
In M. Crowns front yard, and detailed the CIR.
cumstances attending the arrest, as published In
yesterdays STAR The prisoner had nothing 20
say. In this case the court required him 70 give
bonds In the sum OF $500 not 70 repeat the onense
or violate any law In the District Tor one year, In
default Of said bond 70 be committed one year In
Jail subsequently Assistant District Attorney
Lavender MED a warrant charging Williams with
houDebreak1ng In the night time and the case was
continued for week. Bail IN THIS ca0o Was 0xe0
at 8, ,00Q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15
A ROMANCE OF TKaE ATTIC.
A Heroic Girl Who Took Comma nd
Of Her Dead Fathers Schooner.

CHICAGO, Jan. ia Neus special from
Victoria, 3. c.. says: The schooner Maggie Dalling
small craft sailing i'm the interests OF the Alaska
Commercial company and hunting seals near the
PebalOof islands went ashore i'm Behring sea on
the night OF the 10th. She was commanded by
Calm Mcdonald, the pretty 1S-year-old daughter
OF former captain, who died about months ago,
and had crew OF twO men. One of the men was
washed overheard before the schooner struck and
the remaining sailor, after a hard struggle, man.
aged TO reach land. In the morning relief party
put out for the wreck TO ind the form OF Calm
Mcdonald hanging over the wheel, where she had
been crushed nearly TO death by q falling Snar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15
Left Her Semseless On the Track.
HOW A BRUTAL INDIANA HUSBAND TRIED To GET RIE
OF HIS WIFE.

CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-A Times Wabash, Ind, spe-
cial says: John Tobin, who lives near Albion,
quarreled with his wife last night ana attempted
10 kill her with huge knife. The woman pleaded
for her life and Tobin compromised 10y knocking
her down. The blow rendered her senseless Tobin
picked up his wife and carried her TO the track OF
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, where he left her
TO be run over by the limited express then nearly
due The approach OF the train brought back
consciousness TO the woman Just In time 70 save
her LIE. She managed TO crawl 10 Albion, half q
mile distant where she told her story. Tobin was
arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15

Ark, says ady1ceS from the Indian Territory are
the effect that on sunday last, four miles from
kulla Chana, Choctaw nation, a man named Jim
Baykin went TO the house OF Mrs Mary Long in an
intoxicated condition, and after abusing the
man for a while drew pistol, and shot her In the
breast, inhicting a wound from which she died
yesterday. Bay kin escaped but officers are on his
trail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15

LONDON, Jan. l5.-The Dublin packet Banshee,
with three hundred persons on board, ran on the
rocks at Holyhead. There was great alarm
among the passengers but she noated OF after
being aground for three hours. The steamer
Eleanor while trying TO render assistance to The
Banshee, also ran on the rocks, where she re-
mains fast. There was a heavy fog at the time
the accident occurred.
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Both Found Dead i'm the Snow.
A JEALOUS YOUNG MAN N ILLINOIS SHOOTS HIs SWEET
HEART AND HIMSELF.

CHICAGO, Jan. ia special from New Boston,
Ill, says: James f. Doughty shot his sweetheart,
Bertha Benedict, aged Is years, through the tem-
pie and left breast Thursday night, killing her In
Stantly. He then sent a bullet through his own
head, causing instant death. The bodies were
discovered lying IN the snow yesterday morning.
Both victims were highly respected. Jealousy -
supposed uo have been the cause.
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Shot and Killed His servant.

MDDLETowN, CONN, Jan. 15.-Napoleon b. Met.
calf shot and Killed woman named Fox at his
home In this town last night. Her body was
ployed as a domestic by Metcaf. Metcan has
been arrested, and IL is int1mated that bis mind -
uDsOunl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15

LONDON Jan. l5-The remains OF the Earl OF
Iddesleigh were removed to-day TO his late home
In Exeter, Devonshire. A large number OF per.
sons gathered along the route TO the railway
station and manifested much sympathy. Tbo
blinds OF many houses were drawn and nags were
flying at half-mast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15
THE PRICE OF GAS.
Meeting OF the Senate District Commit
tee To-Day.


the meeting that he will call up his bill for action
some time next week, and he expects to pass it.
The bin restricts the price OF gas to one dollar per
cents may be charged where bills are not paid
promptly. 1t requires the Secretary OF War
within thirty days to appoint board OF three
competent and disinterested persons to investf-
subject OF gas manufacture, the actual cost OF
production and other questions of interest to the
consumers. This board Is required to report to
the Secretary OF War not later than the first day
The committee discussed the question of gas in
Washington and West Washington I'm all its phases
at length, and It was agreed as matter OF justice
that the people west or ROCK creek ought not to be
ers in Washington; but how to equalize the price
was the problem. The plan OF authorizing both
companies to extend their operations so aStO In.
clude both cities and enter into competition was
objected to because 1t was said that the Washing
ton company would probably crush out its weaker
rival. Then capitalists from elsewhere would buy
the charter OF the Georgetown company and
tear up all the streets OF washington In laying
new mains and pipes. The members OF the COM
mittee generally opposed any plan that would In
The plan Of the purchase or condemnation OF the
works In both cities by the government and Of
supplying gas In the District as water Is now
served was also debated, and finally the committee
standing that the bill in relation to washington
gas should be called up in the Senate at an early
day.
means whereby washington and Georgetown
Will obtain good quality OF gas at the lowest
reason lble price, but they do not want, In &C.
comp linE that to violate rights OF the gas
He added that he was satisfied q fair solution OF
the question will be found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15

DIVORCED ON THE GRsuND OF DKsgRrfoN.- Judge
James to-day granted q decree OF divorce In the
case OF Susan Ann Taylor agt Chas. II. Taylor. Tne
bill, fled in August last by Btrney + Birney, set
forth marriage on July 9th, 1867, by Rev. T. q.
Addison and they lived together till June 20th,
1852, when she charges he finally desetted her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15

The Chinese Aborers taken by one OF the SIX
companies to Mexico nom British columbia are
said to be starving TO death in the mountains near
Mazatlan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15

NAVAL ORDERs.-Medical Inspector David Kim
dleberger and Surgeon B. H. Kidder ordered to ex-
animation for promotion. Commander Yates
Stirling ordered to command the receiving ship
Dale, 31st instant Commander Chas D. Slgsbee,
as member of the pneumatic gun carriage board.
Lieut.. c. X. Curtis and Lieut.. c. w. Ruscheng-
W. II. Steward, to the Richmond. Chaplain Don
aid McLaren detached from the Richmond and
placed ON waiting orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15

MIGHT HAVE BEEN SERIOUS ACcDKNT.-A few
minutes after noon to-day one Of the cars OF the
washington and Georgetown street railway was
swinging around the corner OF 18th street and
Penn. avenue, going at rapid rate, and the hill
boy failed TO catch The hook TO hitch the extra
horse 20 the car, the hook struck the horse, who,
with the swtngletree attached to him. ran furiously
wagon and . carriage. The boy was knocked
down BY the dashboard OF the car, but fortunately
escaped with few bry1ises At the time the clerks
for lunch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15
Fire at Burlim0ton. We.

BURLINGTON. W., Jan. l5.-F1re broke out on
etrongs block shortly before midnight last night,
and the building, with the Ethan Allen engine
house and Samuel Hunfingtons block, were to
valued at 81 000 total loss on contents -. 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15
Washington News and Gossip.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., $341, ,437; customs, s659.30O.

AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS to-day were
Speaker Carlisle, Senators Payne, Aldrich, Call
and Sabin, ex-senator Trumbull, Asst. Secretary
Thompson, Representatives Allen, OF Miss, with
Col. A. L. RiveS, of Va, and E. L. RUSSELL OF Ala,
Hines, Lehlbach, Buchanan, Niles Taulbee, Kleiner.
with E. D. owen, Of Ind, Belmont, with Chas. T.
Duryea of n. Y, and Clardy, with Hon. j. P. Wal
ker, Col. Jno. G. Prather, X. p. Williams, JnO. D.
Tolson and w. B. Douglass, OF Mo-, and Gen. Fttz
John Porter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15

A NAVAL COURT MARTIAL consisting Of Com
mander II. B. Robson, Capt. McLane Tilton, ma
rine corps, ueuts. VIM. Little, A. B. Speyers and
Jno A. H. Nickels Capt. Jas. NJ. T. Young, marine
corps, and Lieut.. 0r. grade) Walter Mclean, with
dered to meet at the New York navy yard on Tues
day for the trial of Private Henry Lang, Of the
marine CORPS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15
A DESPERATE FIST FIGHT.
McAuliffe Knocks GflmOur Out After
Twenty.eight Terrible Rounds.

McAuliffe knocks GflmOur Out After
Twenty-eight Terrible Rounds.
LAWRENCE MASS, Jan. 15.-One OF the greatest
prize fights that has ever taken place in this coun
try was fought here last night In the presence OF
a few select persons The contestants were Jack
America, and Harry GllmOur, champion light
weight OF Canada. The men fought for the HOlske
international diamond prize belt for lightweights
valued at 81, 600, and purse OF $500. In addi-
tfon there were over s. 600 put up inside the ring
on bets. The men were In excellent condition
and both scaled within the limits OF l33 pounds
Twenty-eight rounds were fought, OCCUPYING one
hour and fifty-twO minutes The fight was only
finished by Gilmour falling senSeleSs in the ring
under the sledge-hammer blows OF McAuliffe.
There was considerable heavy fighting up to the
9Th round, McAuiine evidently coming out the bet
ter man. From the 9Th TO 25th round the fortunes
OF the men varied, and McAulif1e's confidence was
vtsfbly increased. In the 25th round McAuliHe
started in to do GflmOur up. but the latter whose
face was puffed up like football fought with des-
peratiOn and successfully w1thstoOd the savage
assaults OF his antagonist. McAuliffe got a little
the best OF the 18th round, but Gimour was game,
and although Almost done up, stood UP for the
9th round, in which McAuliffe had his own way
and pounded his adversary without mercy. In the
18th round G1lmour was very ''groggy" and Nc.
Aulffe pitched into him, striking im at least ten
heavy blows In the face. Gilmour fell staggering
to the floor, exhausted, and could not respond TO
the call of s'time." McAulifYe claimed the night
and 1t was awarded to him. GilmOur struggled to
his feet and wanted to keep up the fighting, but
was not allowed to continue by his hacker. He
was was feariully punished and was put to bed.
with physicians In attendance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15

PRINC1TON. n. T., Jan. 15.-SOme friends Of
Princeton college have provided FUNDS 20 send an
expedition from here in charge of Prot Charles A.
Young, 70 observe the eclipse a August n IN
Russia
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The Man Who Shot Officer Shehan.
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY IN DEFAULT or 5000

uHLO Fun IHb 0HANU JURY IN OEFAULT OF $6,UOU
BONDS.
John jackson. alias Jim Smith, the negro ar
rested for shooting Ofhcer Shehan, and against
whom the oficers have number Of charges Of
housebreaktng, was arraigned in the Police Court
to-day, charged with assault and battery with in.
tent to kill O11cer Shehan. To the charge he an
Swered: II am not guilty OF intending to kill
him." To the charge OF attempting TO KIN Onicer
brice he pleaded not guilty. TO one charge Of
the testimony Of dfcer Brfce. Who detailed the ac
tiOns OF the prisoner at the time OF his arrest.
The case OF shooting at the witness and that OF
housebreaking, to which he pleaded guilty, were
sent to the grand jury, the court fxing the bail
at $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15

PuTsBuRo, Jan. 1h-Fulton & Sons foundry
and machine shops were damaged by IRE this
morning TO the extent OF about $4,000. 1t was
the most exciting 1re that has occurred here for
long time and several employees were fnJ ured
while attempting TO escape from the burning
building. The flames cut on egresS from the
upper door and the wOrkmen were compelled TO
seek safety by the windows. In the panic, q
number were hurt but none seriously. The ilie
wal caused by an explosion OF gasoline.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15
- OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE IN.
- SURANCE CO OF D. c.

~ SURANCE CO. OF D. C..
WASHINGTON, January i, 1887.
The annual meeting of the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company OF the District of Columbia will be held
The THIRD MONDAY in January, 1887, the 18th
st at the office Of the Company, Of Pennsyl-
yans avenue and 9th street northwest commencing at
O'Clock am.
by the charter OF the Company the election Of seven
managers, to constitute board conduct the affairs
of the company is required be held at the above
meeting.
BY the sixth article Of the Bylaws Of the Company
the first business in order shall be the apuOintInent Of
chairman. who shall conduct the meeting and elec
ton IN accordance with the act of incorpOration be-
tween the hours OF O'Clock IN. and q O'Clock pm
amount OF premium notes held by the
company ,724, ,376 90
Secprities . "a. 1es,SsS %
Real estxte ......... Il mn m
Office furniture and fixtures ~ 800 %
Losses by fire fer the year 1856. adj
insted and paid id.-......-..........'... 1855 81
ne annual statement will ready for distribution
at the othce OF the Company by the 18th inst
BY order OF the Board OF Managers
Ia1-Ift j. WESLEY BOTELER, Secretary.
- JSO w CORsOS J,-o W N.c.prWrv
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NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-At IL O'Clock to-day q scaf-
fold on which three men were at work In the
Equitable building. No. 12O Broadway, fell to the
ground and Daniel Ford, a workman, was killed on
The spot. Alexander Phillips, IL years old, and
John Colligan, who were also on the platform re-
ceived severe scalp wounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15

PROVIDENCE, X. L, Jan. 15.-Fire this morning Mt
the Rhode Island Electric Light Works did consid-
erable damage TO the machinery. The engineer
was killed. and another man seriously injured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15
Secretary Lamar at Home Again.

Secretary Lamar at Home Again.
HE ARRIVES HERE WITH HIS BRIDE THIS MORNING.
Secretary Lamar and his bride arrived in the
city this morning on the halfpast eight train from
the south, and were driven to the secretary's
home, 1915 N street, where they were welcomed
by MIR. and Mrs. L. Q. c. Lamar, jr., and Miss
Lamar. The Secretary left the house shortly after
ten O'Clock, and came to the department. When
STAB reporter called upon him he was busy at his
desk opening his mail. He said that the current
business had been attended to by Assistant Secre-
tary Muldrow during his absence and he found
cOmD0ratiyey clear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15

ARMY ORDERs.-Major Benjamin F. Pope, sur
geon, now in this city, ordered to San Antonio,
Texas for duty. Authority granted for the ad-
mission of Major James Belger, retired, to the
army and navy general hospital at Hot Springs,
Ark, for treatment. Sergeant Patrick CLANCY,
light battery E, 1st artillery, placed on the re-
:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15

THE CASE OF PAYMAsTER YoRKE.-The naval ex-
amining board which examined Passed Assistant
Paymaster L. A. YOrke for promotion reported him
morally and professionally unfit for the service.
The board was directed, however, to recOnvene for
reconsideration of the case. The findings in the
case have not been changed, but the board has ad-
journed until January 28th in order that counsel
for the defense may. have every opportunity to
clear the officer OF charges against him, which are
understood to have been made by his father-in-
law, OF abandoning and cruelty treating his wife.
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE CoLMAN is now
in Columbia, No. attending meeting OF the board
Of curators OF the University of Missouri of which
he Is member having been recently re-appointed
by the governor. He is not expected to return to
the city before Monday or Tuesday.
PERsoNAL.-Mr. Ernest W. Perrin, Of New York,
the pianist, is in town, the guest of Mr.. Clarence
BealL-I j. Browne, OF Boston, and J. Snowden
Bell, Of Pttsburg, are at Welcker's:-Represent-
attve Wise, Bronson Howard, F. E. Locke Dr. Cat
tanach, c. swan and II. c. Beckus, of New York,
H. stone, OF Rochester, w. D. Wood, OF Pittsburg,
Arlington.-Wm. Byrnes and James NJ. Swank,
of Philadelphia, Hon. E. A. Rawley, OF Williams
port, Pc: Norton NJ Casseday, Of Louisville, KY,
Roanoke, Va, are at the Riggs.-W. s. Earnest,
OF Mansfield sft Pa is stopping with Dr. Aaron Bald
OF Kentucky t. A. Rowe and G. d. Clapp, Of BOs-
ton, Geo. w. w. Sears, Of Arlington, Mass, r. H.
Dodd, c. +. Opper, E. II. Conant, Geo L. Norton, J..
L. Strahan and X. Edwards OF New York, A. +.
Jaccassy, OF st. Paul, c. S. Watson, OF Richmond.
North Carolina. F. H. COnant, OF Michigan, Geo. b.
Benjamin. jr., and T: H. Foster,of Danbury, Conn.,,
cago, are at Willard's.-John N. Taylor and H.
j. Knowles OF East Liverpoe, Ohio, Paymaster c..
L. Iitteheid, of the navy, j. II. TAYLOR, OF Men,
phis, a. j. Tanning and John S. WILSON, of New
York, are at the EDbitt,--Edward Janin, esq, at
torney at law OF this city, who was Ill some time
since and has been south for the benefit Of his
health has entirely recovered and expects to re-
turn TO Washington In a few dayS-Mr. Seymour
ID. Locke and wife ara at the Arlington.
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BOARD OF ENGINEERS RECONAENDED.
The chief OF engineers in submitting the report
to the Secretary OF War, recommends that in view
OF the urgent necessity for early opening OF this
bridge for public travel, board OF engineer OFF,
GERS to consist OF Lieut. Gel W. E. Merrill, Lieut.
Col p G. Hains aud Major w. R. King, with Lieut..
Irving Hale as recorder, be convened as early as
practicable in this city, to take into consideration
the subject and prepare plan and specifications
for bridge to De built that Will comply with
the provisions OF the act OF June 2l, 1856. The
secretary OF War to-day approved the recOmmenda-
tion of the chief Of engineers and the board will be
ordered at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-15

Meeting Of the British Cabinet.
LONDON, Jan. ia meeting Of the cabinet WaD
held to-day. All the ministers were present
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Five store rooms, including the post ofice, as
Ladoga, Ind, were burned yesterday. involving q
loss OF SIS, ,OOO Insurance small
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. James Lamb, Albert Odel and John 7. Rchols
(White), and John stephens (coloFefD wore hanged
y Fort Smith, Ark.. yesterday, for murder COM
m1tted In the Indian Territory
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Commenting On the Court Martial.
WHAT ARMY OFFICERS SAY OF THE SKATING POND

commenting Oh the COurt MartiaIs
WHAT ARMY OFFICERS SAY OF THE SKATING POND
CASE
There Is considerable comment among army
officers upon the court martial OF Lieut. Hum
phreys, which is in progress at the washington
barracks They are of the opinion that the ques-
tiOn whether Lieut.. Humphreys children should
or should not have been permitted to skate on q
pond in the grounds, is a rather trivial one to
have warranted court martial, some Of the men,
bers Of which were obliged to come here from
points as far distant Detroit. At first there was
general impression that there was something of
Importance back OF the Insignificant matter which
has been made public, that would come out in the
trial, but as yet nothing OF the kind has ap-
peared. The members or the court are ignorant
OF anything OF another character to be considered
Army officers are surprised that Gen. Schofeld
should have treated the matter as serious enough
TO require cOurt-martial, but some are OF the
opinion that petty jealousies and domestic quar-
res which are apt to arise among families at army
posts are at the bottom OF the trouble